Sevilla vs West Ham LIVE: Europa League result, final score and reaction tonight
Relive all the action as David Moyes’ side took on the five-time Europa League champions
West Ham’s first European knock-out tie in over 40 years ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat by serial Europa League winners Sevilla.
A second-half goal by Moroccan forward Munir, who was only in the starting line-up after Ivan Rakitic was injured in the warm-up, settled the first leg in the Spanish side’s favour.
But Hammers boss David Moyes will have seen enough to feel his side are capable of overturning a one-goal deficit at the London Stadium in a week’s time and prolonging their European adventure.
Relive all the action from the Europa League round of 16 first leg.
Sevilla vs West Ham
10 minutes to go until kick off in Spain. Can David Moyes and West Ham pull off a remarkable victory and take a lead back to the London Stadium for the second leg next week?
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Sevilla forward Anthony Martial scored six goals against West Ham in all competitions for Manchester United only scoring more against Everton (7) during his time at the club. This includes three goals in five cup matches.
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David Moyes spoke about West Ham’s progress in Europe this season and says he wants his team to qualify for the European competitions on a regular basis. Moyes said:
I want this to be the new West Ham. This time last year I felt Europe was a possibility. Prior to that, we were about avoiding relegation, that was the job.
"To think of where we have come in one year, from mid-table to challenging for Europe, now we’re talking in terms of Champions League football. We have moved a big amount in a short space of time.
"We’ve really enjoyed our European games, which have been great and a big step up for all the players. We’ve moved a big mountain already in a really short time, so we have to be careful. And tomorrow is a completely different level football for all the players. Many of boys have played in the Champions League before ... but as a club and as a group, we’ve got to say this is all completely new."
David Moyes wants European qualification to be regular for ‘new West Ham’
David Moyes has vowed to continue proving the doubters wrong by keeping West Ham among Europe’s elite.
Moyes has upset the odds since returning to the Hammers for a second stint, after his first spell in charge ended when his short-term contract expired.
Since his comeback he has turned West Ham from relegation candidates to top-four challengers, and on Thursday night the club will be on their biggest European stage in 41 years when they face Sevilla in the Europa League last 16.
David Moyes wants European qualification to be regular for ‘new West Ham’
Moyes has turned West Ham from relegation candidates to top-four challengers
Sevilla vs West Ham
West Ham’s meeting with Sevilla will be their first against Spanish opposition in European competition in over 40 years, since they won 6-4 on aggregate against Real Madrid Castilla in the first round of the 1980-81 Cup Winners’ Cup.
Sevilla have progressed from 29 of their last 31 knockout stage ties in the UEFA Cup/Europa League (94%), progressing from all three ties against English opponents during this run (2006/07 quarter-final vs Spurs, 2019-20 quarter-final vs Wolves, 2019-20 semi-final vs Manchester United).
Sevilla vs West Ham
Just over 30 minutes to go until kick off at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. David Moyes has said West Ham are facing the toughest possible opponents this evening. Can they get themselves a victory?
Sevilla vs West Ham
Sevilla have won this competition more that any other team and midfielder, Fernando, spoke about how his side is different to most clubs due to the respect they give the Europa League. He said:
Sevilla is a club that is well established [in the Europa League]; no other club has won more titles. And every time we play, we play differently because the club and the fans convey that [the importance of the Europa League] to the players. It’s a trophy that everyone wants to win and Sevilla is different from the other teams.”
Sevilla vs West Ham
Julen Lopetegui takes charge of his 50th game in UEFA club competitions today. Will he be celebrating with a win at the end of the match?
Sevilla vs West Ham
West Ham will be Sevilla’s 11th different English opponent in European competition. Sevilla are winless across their last three home matches against such sides, most recently losing 4-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League group stages last season.
Sevilla vs West Ham
West Ham’s opponents Sevilla know all about the competition having lifted the trophy five times, most recently in 202 when they defeated Manchester United in a penalty shootout. They are also second in La Liga behind Real Madrid.
"They’ve won it six times and have done very well, this season, but I also see it as a great chance to play one of the best teams in European football," said manager David Moyes. "I feel this is where the group of players should be"
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